The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-08-11
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GILBERT.-At TolIoek. Mo-, on July 30, Geo
Gilbert aged - years. He was Corporal OF Co.
q, lst Mo. state Militia. and served his country
faithfully for three years. His mind had been con-
siderably affected for several years. He had been
trying Tor pension for i've years. and had been
notified only few days before his death that his
claim was allowed. Mr.. Gilbert was a worthy
member Of Gen III. Blunt Post. and was buried by
his comrndes
TIIooMB-At his residence in Fountain Prairie
Columbia Co, Wis, Dexter Titcomb, aged so
years four months and 20 days. He mem
which terminated his life.
DESToS.-At 81. Charles, Mimi. July o. Ell
Denton, aged ~ years Mr.. Denton a soldier
in the Of Isl2 and was al the battle of Plat,s
burg. Sept. II, 1914. He drawing small pen
sion for bis services During the rebellion no per-
son in the State took deeper interest.
more loyal to the flag. AT his request Henry
Morton Post, No. 81. GA T.. attended the funeral
IN uniform, acting as pallbearers and escort.
FLEMSG:-In Quincy. Ill, July q, Of paralysis.
james r.. Fleming, In the CD year Of his age.
COmrade Fleming was born in Farquier County
Va, Oct. i6, ls25 He emigrated from there TO
Ohio, and thence to Illinois. AT the first call for
volunteers in 1861 he enlisted and commits
stoned First Lieutenant Of Co. b, 10th No. and
served with distinction until discharged from disa-
biliiy contracted at the battle Of Iuka. Miss. lie
was a charter member Of John Wood Post, No. %,
AR, Department of Illinois, and was buried by
that organization
HIBBETs-Col jefferson j. Hibbets. an ex-soleIier
and prominent member Of the Gal died at Kan
sas City, Mo-. at Il:30 o'clock Tuesday night. His
death resulted from heat prOstration and was quite
sudden. although Tor two weeks past he bad been
suffering considerably from awOund received while
in the army. Col Iiibbets was born at Minerva
o. in April. $780, and therefore, but little "a re
than a. years OF age at the time of his death lie
graduated at an Ohio university and at the age of
10 entered Co. A, 32d Ohio. soon after he was
made Corporal. and his promotion thereafter was
rapid. He became successfully Corporal. Sergeant
Orderly Sergeant, Second Lieutenant First Lieu
tenant and Colonel The last promotion was re-
eeiyed before he was yet . years old. He was
noted for his valOr upon the battlefield and the
strict discipline over his men, He was present
during the siege Of Vietcsbur and bi. regiment was
the first 10 enter the city after its etptulatiOu He
served on the staff of Gen. Frank p. Blair for two
years. and was with Sherman ia the march 10 the
sea- one Of the most daring military exploits Of
modern times. The deceased took part in n bat
ties. in one Of which he received dangerous
wound. and from the effects of this he never re-
covered In fact, this old wound indirectly
the cause Of his death or it had so weakened his
constitution that II could not withstand the effects
OF the extremely hot weather of the past week or
10 days. He was mustered out Of service July 70
ia1 S having served continuously for four years
Al hi- promotions were won by his bravery under
fire and the efficient manner in which he handled
troops. The deceased was a member Of the Army
Of the Tennessee, and also Of Kit Carson Post
GAR, Of Santa Fe. n. NJ. In the latter he held the
position of Adjutant-
Mills. AT Crafisbury. w. July IS, VIM Miles
aged -. He enlisted in August 1861. in Co. d. 5th
W. for three years. He went through ali the hard
ships Of his regiment until the battle Of the Wilder
ness, Va. May. ISGf. when he wounded in the
arm and hip. but returned To his regiment in the
Fall. and was discharged June 1868 for disability
on account of said wound. He also had four sons
in the army. all for three years. One died Of dis
ease contracted. one at Andersonville Prison and
the other two Te-enlisted aud were discharged at
the close Of the war in 1865. lie was a menber of
Flint Post. No. Is. Craftsbury, Vt.
WAHLBRAAR.-Died in hospital Of the National
Military Home. Ohio. July q. Of heart disease Gle
mence Wablbraak. OF Co. c. 23d Ind age 81 He
served four years in the late war and was u mem
Der of Veteran Post, No. 5. GAR
PHfLLIPs-LUsR-BR fGGs-STEvENs.-I accord
ance with instructions OF circuit Post No. 81 have
the honor to report to you for publication the fol-
lowing-named comrades of Orcutt Post who have
recently died: Delos Phillips, Lieutenant Colonel,
2atlI Mich; John G.. Lusk private Co. L. 5th Mich;
Seth ID Briggs. Corporal. Co q. Is9th y. Y: Jared
A. Stevens, private, Co. H. 18th Mich.-Abner ID.
Doubleday. Adjutant, Kalamazoo, Mich.
CURTis.-At her home in Osstensburg, NY. Aug.
4. Of disease Of the heart, Emeline Clarke Curtis
wife OF Gen y. NJ. Curtis She was born in Spring
field. HI. aud was 10 years old.
WoRsLEY.-At his home i'm Fosterbrook ". Y.
Aug. A. aged CO. Pardon WOFsley, the Union Spy